Crushing Injuries Related to Vehicle Collisions
The range of injuries that can be expected when you become involved in a car accident is vast. A typical crash includes many of the following injuries including, broken bones, bruises, cuts, whiplash, and a sore back. What few people consider are…
Lawsuit Filed: Officer Alleges Retaliation for Refusing to Comply with LAPD’s Illegal Gang-Labeling Quotas – Los Angeles Times Interviews Matthew McNicholas
McNicholas & McNicholas filed a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department on behalf of Samantha Fiedler, an officer who was retaliated against for refusing to comply with the elite Metropolitan Division’s illegal quota system, which…
When Is a Broker or Shipper Liable for a Truck Accident?
When you become the victim of a trucking accident, you will have a long road ahead of you when it comes to recovering. The size and power of large commercial vehicles is enough to instantly kill with little effort, so the injuries…
Six Attorneys Recognized Among The Best Lawyers in America 2021
Partners John McNicholas, Patrick McNicholas and Matthew McNicholas, and Senior Lawyers Courtney McNicholas, Douglas S. Winter and Juan Victoria were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 list for their work in personal injury litigation, mass tort/class action and…
Wrongful Termination May Not Be What You Think It Is
Losing your job is never easy. If you are laid off or let go due to downsizing or the company’s financial woes, chances are that you will be met with a level of compassion by your employer. Even getting fired doesn’t necessarily…
Should the 40 Hour Work Week Be a Thing of the Past?
Anyone who has worked the standard 9-to-5 grind every day has probably daydreamed about a four-day work week. While there are certainly advantages to implementing that plan, such as improving health and overall happiness of employees, many companies still prefer the traditional…
Patrick McNicholas Named Among Daily Journal’s Top Plaintiff Lawyers
Daily Journal named Partner Patrick McNicholas to its 2020 Top Plaintiff Lawyers list. McNicholas was recognized for being among the small group of attorneys who obtained a $13.5 billion settlement with Pacific Gas & Electric Co. on behalf of wildfire victims seeking…
In California, Traffic Is Down but Reckless Speeding Is Up
In the weeks and months since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the shutdown of schools and businesses, traffic on LA highways has dropped dramatically. The frustrating bumper-to-bumper traffic for which our area is known is significantly reduced, which in theory is great news….
Los Angeles Firefighters and Discrimination: Know Your Rights
Firefighters perform their jobs, day in and day out, knowing that at any moment they could get a call to risk their lives in order to save someone else’s. The hectic and high-pressure environment of a fire station can lead to tension…
Courtney McNicholas Named Among Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2020 Top Women Lawyers
Los Angeles Business Journal named Senior Lawyer Courtney McNicholas to its 2020 list of Top Women Lawyers for her work on behalf of law enforcement and firefighters in harassment, discrimination and retaliation cases. As mentioned in her Los Angeles Business Journal profile,…